Daily Retreat 10/08/07
2007 Oct 8 Mon
Jon 1: 1 – 2: 1-2. 11/ Jon 2: 3. 4. 5. 8/ Lk 10: 25-37
From today’s readings: “ Jonah made ready to flee to Tarshish away from the LORD.... You will rescue my life from the pit, O Lord.... Who is my neighbor?”
A Whale of a Tale
After making our way through some obscure books (such as Haggai and Zechariah), it’s a bit of a relief to begin the very familiar narrative of Jonah today - by coincidence, we’ll remain on this book three days and three nights! The four short chapters can be easily read in just a few minutes - some people who heard the story as children but have never actually read the whole book might be surprised by the last chapter’s twist.
We all know well the most important lesson from chapter one: you can’t hide from God! Nonetheless, on reflection, most of us probably need to admit we’ve done a lot of running from God in our lives - too much! Perhaps it’s even true right now: is there anything you know the Lord has called you to do, which up to this point you’ve found excuses not to tackle? Are there any "storms" raging in your life which have been caused by your turning away from God? NOW is the time to cast aside the excuses and turn back to God completely, giving you the reason to join Jonah in his hymn of praise and thanksgiving (chapter two - used for the responsorial psalm today).
Jon 1: 1 – 2: 1-2. 11/ Jon 2: 3. 4. 5. 8/ Lk 10: 25-37
From today’s readings: “ Jonah made ready to flee to Tarshish away from the LORD.... You will rescue my life from the pit, O Lord.... Who is my neighbor?”
A Whale of a Tale
After making our way through some obscure books (such as Haggai and Zechariah), it’s a bit of a relief to begin the very familiar narrative of Jonah today - by coincidence, we’ll remain on this book three days and three nights! The four short chapters can be easily read in just a few minutes - some people who heard the story as children but have never actually read the whole book might be surprised by the last chapter’s twist.
We all know well the most important lesson from chapter one: you can’t hide from God! Nonetheless, on reflection, most of us probably need to admit we’ve done a lot of running from God in our lives - too much! Perhaps it’s even true right now: is there anything you know the Lord has called you to do, which up to this point you’ve found excuses not to tackle? Are there any "storms" raging in your life which have been caused by your turning away from God? NOW is the time to cast aside the excuses and turn back to God completely, giving you the reason to join Jonah in his hymn of praise and thanksgiving (chapter two - used for the responsorial psalm today).
posted by FrPitstick | 10/07/2007
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